Obituaries

Jesse D. White

Jesse D. White

Sep 29, 2021

Jesse D. White, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Tavia Whitehead and Steve Bailey of Rosepine, LA, Jana McCullough of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Wanda Sue Goins of Knight Community, LA, Glenda Cantrell & Bernell of Rosepine,...

Ashley Ashworth

Ashley Ashworth

Sep 28, 2021

Ashley Shaunta’ Ashworth, 35, of Kathleen, GA, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Aaliyah Tytiana Ashworth of Kathleen, GA; mother, Portia S. Ashworth of Louisville, KY; father, Alvin E. Ashworth, Sr. of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Quinton Eugene Sowells and Krystall...

Walter Douglas Doyle

Walter Douglas Doyle

Sep 25, 2021

Walter Douglas Doyle, 77, of Starks, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September, 25, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Murline Ashworth Doyle of Starks, LA; sons, Brian Doyle and Judy of Starks, LA, Roger Doyle and Kaylan of DeRidder, LA, Calvin Doyle...

Michael Myers

Michael Myers

Sep 24, 2021

Michael Glenn Myers, 64, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Michael was married to his wife Debbie for forty-five years. He was a logger for most of his life and worked for Myers Logging for twenty-three years. He was known as “The Legend Sheer Driver.” He...

Joseph E. Kulaga

Joseph E. Kulaga

Sep 24, 2021

Joseph Edward Kulaga, 79, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of sixty-one years, Margie Kulaga of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Darlene Maricle and Michael Lane of Rosepine, LA, Tammy Aycock and Kevin of DeRidder, LA, Sherri Johnson...

Alice Faye Burge Poisson

Alice Faye Burge Poisson

Sep 24, 2021

Alice Faye Burge Poisson, 76, of DeQuincy, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Anthony Ray of DeQuincy, LA, Rodney Ray and Rebecca of Merryville, LA, Christopher Doyle and Janice of DeQuincy, LA; brothers, Louis Burge and Linda of Evans,...

James Earl Williams, Sr.

James Earl Williams, Sr.

Sep 23, 2021

James Earl Williams, Sr., 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty-one years, Gloria Jean Williams of DeRidder, LA; sons, James Earl Williams, Jr. of DeRidder, LA, Jamaal Rashaw Williams of El Paso, TX, Jerome...

Evans Touchet, Sr.

Evans Touchet, Sr.

Sep 22, 2021

Evans Joseph Touchet, Sr., 86, of Paige, TX, formerly of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

Evans was an electrician in DeRidder for over forty years.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Evans Joseph Touchet, Jr. and Todd...

Burt Coleman Keel

Burt Coleman Keel

Sep 22, 2021

Burt Coleman Keel, 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are daughter, Katty Lummus and James of DeRidder, LA; son, Stacy Fee of Leesville, LA; stepson, Kenneth Naquin and Anessa of DeRidder, LA, ; brother, Bennie Keel and Jo Francis...

Gary "Bebo" Upchurch

Gary "Bebo" Upchurch

Sep 19, 2021

Gary Lemuel “Bebo” Upchurch, 59, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

“Bebo” was a good man who loved God and his country. He was a dedicated husband and father who worked hard and was a great provider. His grandkids were his whole world. If he had...

Elizabeth "Betty" Meadows

Elizabeth "Betty" Meadows

Sep 19, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” Reeves Meadows passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 19, 2021. She was a resident in the Special Care Unit at Stonebridge Place Assisted Living in Sulphur, Louisiana.

Betty was born May 18, 1927 to Exie McConathy and Edward Reeves in Ragley, Louisiana. She attended Northwestern in Natchitoches before...

Jeremy Wayne Elloit

Jeremy Wayne Elloit

Sep 19, 2021

Jeremy Wayne Elliot, Infant, of Bridge City, TX, passed from this life on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Lori Dixon of Bridge City, TX; father, Jeremy Elliot of Bridge City, TX; sister, Anya Elliot; grandparents, Kim Dickens and David, Daniel Dixon; aunts, Devon Dixon,...

Francisco "Tony" Morales

Francisco "Tony" Morales

Sep 18, 2021

Francisco Antonio “Tony” Morales, Jr., 31, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving fiancé, Vivian Whiddon of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Victoria Rayann Morales, Nevaeh Maria Morales, both of DeRidder, LA; parents, Frank and Neomi Morales of DeRidder, LA;...

Harold Lisso Lawrence, Jr.

Harold Lisso Lawrence, Jr.

Sep 17, 2021

Harold Lisso Lawrence, Jr., 79, of Alexandria, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 17, 2021.

Harold graduated from Bolton High School in 1960. He graduated from his beloved LSU in 1964. He then joined the Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant. He served one year in Vietnam and was stationed in Saigon during...

Cody Alan Galloway

Cody Alan Galloway

Sep 16, 2021

Cody Alan Galloway, 36, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 16, 2021.

Cody loved to work, hunt, and carve signs for his friends and family. He loved the outdoors. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his best friend, Cory as well as his beloved dog, Stella....

Velva June Day

Velva June Day

Sep 13, 2021

Velva June Day, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, September 13, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Ricky Day and Susan of DeRidder, LA and DeWayne “Bubba” Day and Mary of DeRidder, LA; daughter, April Day of DeRidder, LA; brother, W.L. Lewis and Janet...

Aubrey Dennis Millsap, Jr.

Aubrey Dennis Millsap, Jr.

Sep 11, 2021

Aubrey Dennis Millsap, Jr., 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 52 years, Ramona Millsap of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Kelly Chennault and Stephen of Natchitoches, LA, Keri Millsap and Chris Kadrovich of DeRidder, LA; son,...

Rhonda Leaine Miller-Hindsman Godfrey

Rhonda Leaine Miller-Hindsman Godfrey

Sep 11, 2021

Rhonda Leaine Miller-Hindsman Godfrey, 55, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of twenty-one years, Andrew Godfrey of DeRidder, LA; son, Justin Doss Miller of Nederland, TX; step-sons, Steven Godfrey of San Francisco, CA, Kenneth Godfrey of...

Angela Frances Archer

Angela Frances Archer

Sep 9, 2021

Angela Frances Archer, 54, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 9, 2021.

Angela loved children, having spent most of her life teaching them both in the classroom and in the swimming pool. Her passion for education was evident in the way she spoke so fondly of her students,...

Kyle Flint Wilson

Kyle Flint Wilson

Sep 8, 2021

Kyle Flint Wilson, 27, of Orange, TX, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

Kyle was born April 21, 1994 at Mid County Hospital in Nederland, TX. He graduated in the Class of 2013 from Little Cypress-Mauriceville. Kyle was one of the funniest people ever, always quick with a one...